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Slidell doctor Robert Tassin charged with health care fraud for authorizing unnecessary genetic cancer tests, leading to $6.6M in false Medicare claims.
Politics & Govt in ...
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry supports Amendment 2, aiming to cut state income tax rates, address retirement debt, and preserve exemptions, ahead of the vote.
Local law enforcement and fire departments are conducting a training exercise at the old Hollywood Theater in St. Tammany Parish, involving explosions and tactical scenarios.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Louisiana DOTD announces a week-long eastbound lane closure on LA 405 in Ascension Parish for utility pole replacement, advising drivers to expect delays.
LA 182 at Bayou Boeuf Bridge in Amelia will be closed for inspections on March 24 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., weather permitting. Drivers must use a detour route.
Community & Society in ...
The Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office promotes its Crime Victim Reparations Unit's aid to crime victims during Carnival, highlighting their constant community support.
GeauxPass alerts public of nationwide text scam impersonating the toll authority, which aims to steal personal and financial information through fake websites designed to look like official toll payment portals.
The Jefferson Community Foundation announces the 22nd Annual Jefferson Parish Senior Exposition on March 20, 2025, at the Pontchartrain Center, offering health resources and activities for seniors.
Food & Drinks in ...
Two crabbers in Louisiana were cited for operating in a closed area and for gear license violations, highlighting the importance of following local fisheries regulations.
The Louisiana DOTD announced alternating lane closures on LA 42 in Ascension Parish due to Entergy utility work, affecting daytime traffic on March 13.
A lost hunter was safely rescued in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, through a joint effort by LDWF, local Sheriff’s Office, and USCG after he got lost while rabbit hunting.
Louisiana sets Red Snapper season to start May 1, managed by LDWF with a quota system monitored by the LA Creel program. Participants require a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit and adherence to certain fishing equipment regulations.
Darryl Davis pled guilty for illegal firearm possession as a felon, after an ATF probe triggered by his social media posts. He faces a 15-year maximum sentence.
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